# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1854 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1855 --- ## [Great Debates Without a Debate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-debates-without-a-debate/854673)
**Author:** [@ASL\_v2.0](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ASL_v2.0)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 11:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-debates-without-a-debate/854673 "2020-05-30T11:42:54Z")
Could the forum maybe institute a rule in Great Debates that, if someone starts a thread, they must: Take an actual side in the debate (assume a burden rather than just ask a question), so that there is someone to res… --- ## [502 errors on reports](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/502-errors-on-reports/854707)
**Author:** [@k9bfriender](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/k9bfriender)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 11:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/502-errors-on-reports/854707 "2020-05-30T11:41:14Z")
Sometimes when I go to post something, I get a 502 error. To avoid duping, I will reload the thread to see if the post went through before trying to post again. Sometimes it does, sometimes it doesn’t. If I get a 502 e… --- ## [Spillover \[Animal Infections and the Next Human Pandemic - Book\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spillover-animal-infections-and-the-next-human-pandemic-book/854625)
**Author:** [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spillover-animal-infections-and-the-next-human-pandemic-book/854625 "2020-05-29T15:45:04Z")
The author will be on Anderson cooper’s show tonight. I found his book to be very readable and fascinating. Very interested in hearing what he thinks of the pandemic. --- ## [A snuggie for the family jewels? (NSFW)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-snuggie-for-the-family-jewels-nsfw/854399)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 10:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-snuggie-for-the-family-jewels-nsfw/854399 "2020-05-30T10:55:52Z")
What the hell is Men’s Privacy Silicone High Elasticity Protective Case? And why does it exist? I was searching for disinfectant wipes. BTW amazon, like everyone else, is out of them. This thing turned up in the search.… --- ## [Weight variation in Lockdown – are you putting it on or taking it off?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weight-variation-in-lockdown-are-you-putting-it-on-or-taking-it-off/854394)
**Author:** [@Treppenwitz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Treppenwitz)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 10:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weight-variation-in-lockdown-are-you-putting-it-on-or-taking-it-off/854394 "2020-05-30T10:46:04Z")
Just curious, really. I’ve been losing weight at the rate of about 2kg/4 lbs a month. Admittedly my circumstances are unusual; in the aftermath of surgery last December, I was unable to exercise over Xmas and New Year (o… --- ## [Getting old HURTS!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-old-hurts/854313)
**Author:** [@VOW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VOW)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 7:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-old-hurts/854313 "2020-05-30T07:46:53Z")
I’ve had “splatter-my-brains-all-over-the-ceiling” migraines ever since I was a kid. And my knees have always been defective. But why is it as the candles multiply on my birthday cake, more parts of my body wind up scr… --- ## [Correlation of personality traits](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/correlation-of-personality-traits/782844)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 5:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/correlation-of-personality-traits/782844 "2020-05-30T05:34:59Z")
To me, the casual observer, it seems that there are certain personality traits that correlate. That is, these traits are often, if not usually, found together, but these traits on their surface have nothing to do with on… --- ## [Restricting who can reply to a thread (if the OP so stipulates)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/restricting-who-can-reply-to-a-thread-if-the-op-so-stipulates/854445)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 4:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/restricting-who-can-reply-to-a-thread-if-the-op-so-stipulates/854445 "2020-05-30T04:49:12Z")
At the beginning of this year, Jonathan Chance laid out some new rules for Great Debates and Politics, one of which pertained to hijacks: I would suggest that we extend this further, in one way that would apply to othe… --- ## [China’s takeover of the WHO. When, how and to what extent?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/china-s-takeover-of-the-who-when-how-and-to-what-extent/854699)
**Author:** [@am77494](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/am77494)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 4:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/china-s-takeover-of-the-who-when-how-and-to-what-extent/854699 "2020-05-30T04:32:11Z")
Mods - please feel free to move this question but I sincerely believe that there are factual answers here but understand the political events around it. I am looking into published (or otherwise reputed) analysis of whe… --- ## [What is this type of argument called?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-type-of-argument-called/388250)
**Author:** [@Cegstar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cegstar)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 4:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-type-of-argument-called/388250 "2020-05-30T04:29:04Z")
I’ll explain the argument using in example: In Buddhism, some will say, “We all suffer, and are thus connected. To cause another person grief would be to harm oneself in a “vicious cycle” sort of way.” The person speak… --- ## [Law Degree](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/law-degree/854345)
**Author:** [@CBEscapee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CBEscapee)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/law-degree/854345 "2020-05-30T03:27:41Z")
What are the educational requirements to get a law degree in the US? Is it the same level as a Masters or a PH.D.? --- ## [Will Books become more expensive or cheap?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-books-become-more-expensive-or-cheap/853718)
**Author:** [@cornflakes2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cornflakes2)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 3:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-books-become-more-expensive-or-cheap/853718 "2020-05-30T03:06:55Z")
As the world continues to transition into a digital world, paper books and other print materials are getting fewer and fewer. Most newspapers have now gone completely digital and magazines too. Books are being converte… --- ## [Oppression](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oppression/854583)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 11:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oppression/854583 "2020-05-29T23:31:24Z")
Oppression doesn’t benefit oppressors. If oppression benefits oppressors, quit what you’re doing right now and go out and seek power over others. Because it will make your life better, because it will benefit you. If y… --- ## [Robots vs Music](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/robots-vs-music/854700)
**Author:** [@k9bfriender](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/k9bfriender)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/robots-vs-music/854700 "2020-05-29T22:56:33Z")
How much of this is practical effects, and how much is CGI? I cam across this during the shutdown, and I have to admit it is pretty amazing. One thing I cannot figure out, however, is exactly how much of it is actually… --- ## [Two New Book Titles coming out this fall](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-new-book-titles-coming-out-this-fall/849357)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-new-book-titles-coming-out-this-fall/849357 "2020-05-29T22:54:53Z")
My two books coming out in the fall have been given new titles by the publishers 1.) \*\* Lost Wonderland\*\* is the new title of what I had called Backstage at Wonderland. I have just finished a massive series of revisions… --- ## [MJ Lied about Preventing Isiah Thomas Being on the Dream Team](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mj-lied-about-preventing-isiah-thomas-being-on-the-dream-team/854536)
**Author:** [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mj-lied-about-preventing-isiah-thomas-being-on-the-dream-team/854536 "2020-05-29T20:57:52Z")
So much for that “Last Dance” interview. There was audio just released of him specifically saying that, speaking to Rod Thorn (who also drafted MJ). But I doubt the media pushes back against MJ - they know where the brea… --- ## [Windows 10 has great photos](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windows-10-has-great-photos/854240)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windows-10-has-great-photos/854240 "2020-05-29T20:40:16Z")
They show up when the system is locked. They are almost all nature scenes , beaches ,mountains, lakes, etc. --- ## [Unemployment fraud](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unemployment-fraud/854326)
**Author:** [@sbright33](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sbright33)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unemployment-fraud/854326 "2020-05-29T20:34:50Z")
I tried to report unemployment fraud using the website and they ignored it. State of PA. The claimant ended his seasonal job at UPS in the beginning of January. They seem to want to pay everyone who applies no matter wha… --- ## [Is this potentially the final straw? Please?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-potentially-the-final-straw-please/854569)
**Author:** [@Turki-lurki](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Turki-lurki)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-potentially-the-final-straw-please/854569 "2020-05-29T20:23:57Z")
The donald has done many contemptible things in 3 years, and the Senate has protected him along party lines. If tRump carries through with his threat and tries to shut down Twitter for contradicting him, how might he do … --- ## [Mods editing past the 5 minute window](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-editing-past-the-5-minute-window/854679)
**Author:** [@half-elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/half-elf)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-editing-past-the-5-minute-window/854679 "2020-05-29T20:15:45Z")
Some time ago (one year? a couple? don’t remember any more) I happened to notice that a mod had modified their post well past the cut-off time. This was an instance where the mod was posting as a poster, so the edit must… --- ## [I guess we're gonna die](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-guess-were-gonna-die/854524)
**Author:** [@VOW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VOW)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-guess-were-gonna-die/854524 "2020-05-29T20:00:29Z")
Been nice knowing everyone here. I hope I made you laugh occasionally. The other grandparents went to a protest rally at the State Capitol. Other grandmother sent pictures to Mr VOW. Nobody was wearing a mask. Other g… --- ## [Thinking of buying a drawing tablet...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thinking-of-buying-a-drawing-tablet/854653)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thinking-of-buying-a-drawing-tablet/854653 "2020-05-29T19:40:28Z")
…but know nothing about them. Is there anything I should know? Would you recommend a drawing screen, or a cheeper black tablet that appears on your computer screen? What about applying more pressure for a darker/thicke… --- ## [A cocktail recipe challenge](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-cocktail-recipe-challenge/854688)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-cocktail-recipe-challenge/854688 "2020-05-29T19:39:37Z")
For reasons I’m sure we thought were good at the time, the wife and I find ourselves in possession of a bottle of George Dickle Tabasco Barrel Aged whiskey. I’m quite sure we read a cocktail recipe that used this and tho… --- ## [Is this a Good Time to Buy a Car?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-good-time-to-buy-a-car/853629)
**Author:** [@Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_in_Qatar)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-good-time-to-buy-a-car/853629 "2020-05-29T19:06:34Z")
Sort of an idle question. A buddy is in the market for a car in the US. I assured him this was a buyer’s market. Then I went online to look at new cars. Gosh, I did not see super-duper offers from Ford or GM. Am I missi… --- ## [The End of Another Era](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-end-of-another-era/854671)
**Author:** [@TRC4941](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TRC4941)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-end-of-another-era/854671 "2020-05-29T18:29:14Z")
Beginning on July 8th, our city newspaper will be almost non-existent. It was first issued 150 years ago in 1870. What was once a 7 day/week publication will be published in paper form on Wednesdays and Saturdays only. … --- ## [Survival of the Richest](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/survival-of-the-richest/846592)
**Author:** [@cjackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cjackson)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/survival-of-the-richest/846592 "2020-05-29T17:47:45Z")
The wealthy are plotting to leave us behind So what kind of low life would volunteer to wear a shock collar for Mark Zuckerberg? Seriously, are the rich the evil ones, or is it those who are just following ze orders? I … --- ## [Human life Vs Politics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/human-life-vs-politics/854528)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/human-life-vs-politics/854528 "2020-05-29T17:35:06Z")
I will attempt to frame the debate as I go here. I am starting to feel like politicians in general should be left out of handling things like a pandemic. All the wrong incentives are in place and can be used by either si… --- ## [My Lower-Than-Normal Body Temperature?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-lower-than-normal-body-temperature/854432)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-lower-than-normal-body-temperature/854432 "2020-05-29T17:14:21Z")
I don’t know if I ever shared this anywhere on the internet. But my body temperature is lower-than-normal. It’s always been that way. As a child, I could get out of going to school, if my temperature was 98.6°, because t… --- ## [Can animaters work from home?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-animaters-work-from-home/854678)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-animaters-work-from-home/854678 "2020-05-29T17:12:10Z")
I was thinking at some point in the near future there is going to be a big empty hole were no new content will be available thanks to Covid. I was wondering if animated shows would still be able to press on with their s… --- ## [How big of an ego do you need to call yourself Charlamagne tha God?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-big-of-an-ego-do-you-need-to-call-yourself-charlamagne-tha-god/854470)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-big-of-an-ego-do-you-need-to-call-yourself-charlamagne-tha-god/854470 "2020-05-29T17:08:25Z")
Was the name Napoleon Bonaparte da Christ taken? I could understand a psychotic person with delusions of grandeur referring to themselves as Charlamagne and god. Not even sure where I’m going with this. Something about … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1853) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1855)